The Practice of Altruism
Do people with religious commitment nurture altruistic action more than others? Social scientists present results of their empirical studies on Japanese, North American, European, Indian, and Thai societies to offer insightful reflections on this issue.
This work introduces a new genre: the shamanic story. Based on or inspired by shamanic journeys, these stories are often used for healing. Within this genre exists a sub-genre dealing with divination, analyzed here to identify their shared attributes.
Why is there a ‘here’ for us to inhabit? This book’s theme is the conviction that the Universe owes its existence to a divine Creator, as formulated in the three Abrahamic faiths. Jewish, Moslem, and Christian authors reveal their common ground on Creation.
This book reads the parables of Jesus as language-games. Not abstract truths, these stories illustrate God’s kingdom and call readers to participate in its unfolding, making the parables accessible and removing them from the pedestal of obscurity.
On the Outlook
This volume explores how messianic thinking, from its Judeo-Christian origins to thinkers like Walter Benjamin and Giorgio Agamben, has been used to confront injustice. These essays analyze its influence on contemporary politics, philosophy, and law.
This collection of Bowne’s most important sermons summarizes the thought of a great preacher on many aspects of religion and faith. Lucid and flowing, it appeals to scholars and newcomers alike, offering new angles and much food for thought.
G. I. Gurdjieff
This volume presents a selection of writings on G.I. Gurdjieff, an important 20th-century figure whose influence continues to grow. Articles explore his key ideas and contributions in fields as diverse as psychology, philosophy, music, and education.
This book shows how Greek thought and Judaism rendered Christ’s work different from that of Socrates. Arguing that Christianity is not Greek at its source, it provides a useful, objective, and all-encompassing overview of the main currents of scholarship.
Teaching C. S. Lewis
This practical guide for C.S. Lewis study groups eliminates weeks of research. Covering his novels, Mere Christianity, and The Screwtape Letters, each chapter includes biographical sketches, chapter summaries, discussion themes, and study questions.
For a thousand years, an unlikely cast—from beggars to earls—sought the perfect English Job. This book uncovers their stories and assembles a composite translation from fifty versions, revealing a compelling and paradoxical conversation.
The roots of Chechnya lie in shamanism. The rich stories of the Nokhchii people have survived for thousands of years through oral traditions, providing virtually the only remaining evidence of their ancestors. This book contains these tales and commentaries on them.
The Concept of the Soul
The idea of the soul will not go away, despite criticism of traditional dualism. This book explores the concept from theological, scientific, and philosophical perspectives, presenting diverse approaches and conclusions from leading scholars.
John Caird offers a distinctive reading of Hegel, designed to answer the religious questions of his day. This work provides a fascinating account of religion, a brilliant introduction to its philosophy, and a unique interpretation of Hegelian thought.